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Statutory Interpretation - Coggle Diagram
Statutory Interpretation
Presumptions
Preambles set out Parliament's purpose in enacting that statute, when the judge reads this, this will allow them to form presumptions
Judges can form their own opinions through their experience and skills as a judge - these are a form of presumption
Extrinsic aids
Earlier case law - the higher the court, the greater authority the decision is given
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Rules of language
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Noscitur a sociis
Words must be looked at and interpreted in context – involves looking at other words in the same section or other sections of the Act.
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Ejusdem Generis
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Where there is a list of specific words followed by some general words, the general words are limited to the same kind of items as the specific words.
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